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  1. Article: Ruptured Globe due to a Bird Attack.

    Abdulla, Haitham A / Alkhalifa, Saad K

    Case reports in ophthalmology

    2016  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 112–114

    Abstract: Introduction: Bird attacks are in general an uncommon event. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in Bahrain. There have been very few cases reported worldwide. Mainly, birds attack humans as retaliation to threats surrounding their ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Bird attacks are in general an uncommon event. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in Bahrain. There have been very few cases reported worldwide. Mainly, birds attack humans as retaliation to threats surrounding their environment. At certain occasions, bird attack frequency increases especially during mating season or in the presence of a threat toward their young.
    Methods: A 31-year-old male presented with a history of left-eye trauma, loss of vision, pain and tearing for 2 hours. A left corneal penetrating laceration and traumatic cataract were diagnosed. The corneal laceration was closed surgically, the lens was aspirated and anterior vitrectomy performed.
    Results: After 4 months of follow-up, penetrating keratoplasty and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation were performed elsewhere. The patient's vision improved from hand motion in his left eye to 20/200 without correction.
    Conclusion: Corneal perforation secondary to a bird injury can be treated successfully with surgical closure and broad intravenous antibiotic coverage. This rare type of ocular trauma does not require any specific additional measures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-02-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2577666-6
    ISSN 1663-2699
    ISSN 1663-2699
    DOI 10.1159/000444180
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  2. Article: Precipitating Factors Leading to Hospitalization and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients: Findings from Gulf CARE.

    Shehab, Abdulla / Sulaiman, Kadhim / Barder, Feras / Amin, Haitham / Salam, Amar M

    Heart views : the official journal of the Gulf Heart Association

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 4, Page(s) 240–248

    Abstract: Aim: To investigate the precipitating factors that contribute to hospitalization and mortality in postacute heart failure (AHF) hospitalization in the Middle-East region.: Methods: We evaluated patient data from the Gulf AHF registry (Gulf CARE), a ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To investigate the precipitating factors that contribute to hospitalization and mortality in postacute heart failure (AHF) hospitalization in the Middle-East region.
    Methods: We evaluated patient data from the Gulf AHF registry (Gulf CARE), a prospective multicenter study conducted on hospitalized AHF patients in 47 hospitals across seven Middle Eastern Gulf countries in 2012. We performed analysis by adjusting confounders to identify important precipitating factors contributing to rehospitalization and 90- to 120-day follow-up mortality.
    Results: The mean age of the cohort (
    Conclusion: Precipitating factors such as ACS, nonadherence to diet, and medication were frequently identified as factors that influenced frequent hospitalization and mortality. Hence, early detection, management, and monitoring of these prognostic factors in-hospital and postdischarge should be prioritized in optimizing the management of HF in the Gulf region.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-11
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2575257-1
    ISSN 0976-5123 ; 1995-705X
    ISSN (online) 0976-5123
    ISSN 1995-705X
    DOI 10.4103/HEARTVIEWS.HEARTVIEWS_32_21
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  3. Article ; Online: Scoping review of sexual and reproductive healthcare for men in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region: a handful of paradoxes?

    El Ansari, Walid / Arafa, Mohamed / Elbardisi, Haitham / Majzoub, Ahmad / Mahdi, Mohammed / Albakr, Ahmed / AlRumaihi, Khalid / Al Ansari, Abdulla

    BMC public health

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 564

    Abstract: Background: No study appraised the knowledge gaps and factors impacting men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in MENA (Middle East and North Africa). The current scoping review undertook this task.: Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science ...

    Abstract Background: No study appraised the knowledge gaps and factors impacting men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in MENA (Middle East and North Africa). The current scoping review undertook this task.
    Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science (WoS) electronic databases for original articles on men's SRH published from MENA. Data was extracted from the selected articles and mapped out employing the WHO framework for operationalising SRH. Analyses and data synthesis identified the factors impacting on men's experiences of and access to SRH.
    Results: A total of 98 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. The majority of studies focused on HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (67%); followed by comprehensive education and information (10%); contraception counselling/provision (9%); sexual function and psychosexual counselling (5%); fertility care (8%); and gender-based violence prevention, support/care (1%). There were no studies on antenatal/intrapartum/postnatal care and on safe abortion care (0% for both). Conceptually, there was lack of knowledge of the different domains of men's SRH, with negative attitudes, and many misconceptions; as well as a deficiency of health system policies, strategies and interventions for SRH.
    Conclusion: Men's SRH is not sufficiently prioritized. We observed five 'paradoxes': strong focus on HIV/AIDS, when MENA has low prevalence of HIV; weak focus on both fertility and sexual dysfunctions, despite their high prevalence in MENA; no publications on men's involvement in sexual gender-based violence, despite its frequency across MENA; no studies of men's involvement in antenatal/intrapartum/postnatal care, despite the international literature valuing such involvement; and, many studies identifying lack of SRH knowledge, but no publications on policies and strategies addressing such shortcoming. These 'mismatches' suggest the necessity for efforts to enhance the education of the general population and healthcare workers, as well as improvements across MENA health systems, with future research examining their effects on men's SRH.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Sexual Behavior ; Africa, Northern/epidemiology ; Delivery of Health Care ; Middle East/epidemiology ; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ; Reproductive Health
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2041338-5
    ISSN 1471-2458 ; 1471-2458
    ISSN (online) 1471-2458
    ISSN 1471-2458
    DOI 10.1186/s12889-022-14716-2
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  4. Article ; Online: Effects of GLP-1 Infusion Upon Whole-body Glucose Uptake and Skeletal Muscle Perfusion During Fed-state in Older Men.

    Abdulla, Haitham / Phillips, Bethan / Wilkinson, Daniel / Gates, Amanda / Limb, Marie / Jandova, Tereza / Bass, Joseph / Lewis, Johnathan / Williams, John / Smith, Kenneth / Idris, Iskandar / Atherton, Philip

    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

    2023  Volume 108, Issue 4, Page(s) 971–978

    Abstract: Introduction: Ageing skeletal muscles become both insulin resistant and atrophic. The hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) facilitates postprandial glucose uptake as well as augmenting muscle perfusion, independent of insulin action. We thus ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Ageing skeletal muscles become both insulin resistant and atrophic. The hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) facilitates postprandial glucose uptake as well as augmenting muscle perfusion, independent of insulin action. We thus hypothesized exogenous GLP-1 infusions would enhance muscle perfusion and positively affect glucose metabolism during fed-state clamps in older people.
    Methods: Eight men (71 ± 1 years) were studied in a randomized crossover trial. Basal blood samples were taken before postprandial (fed-state) insulin and glucose clamps, accompanied by amino acid infusions, for 3 hours. Reflecting this, following insertions of peripheral and femoral vessels cannulae and baseline measurements, peripheral IV infusions of octreotide, insulin (Actrapid), 20% glucose, and mixed amino acids; Vamin 14-EF with or without a femoral arterial GLP-1 infusion were started. GLP-1, insulin, and C-peptide were measured by ELISA. Muscle microvascular blood flow was assessed via contrast enhanced ultrasound. Whole-body glucose handling was assayed by assessing glucose infusion rate parameters.
    Results: Skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow significantly increased in response to GLP-1 vs feeding alone (5.0 ± 2.1 vs 1.9 ± 0.7 fold-change from basal, respectively; P = 0.008), while also increasing whole-body glucose uptake (area under the curve 16.9 ± 1.7 vs 11.4 ± 1.8 mg/kg-1/180 minutes-1, P = 0.02 ± GLP, respectively).
    Conclusions: The beneficial effects of GLP-1 on whole-body glycemic control are evident with insulin clamped at fed-state levels. GLP-1 further enhances the effects of insulin on whole-body glucose uptake in older men, underlining its role as a therapeutic target. The effects of GLP-1 in enhancing microvascular flow likely also affects other glucose-regulatory organs, reflected by greater whole-body glucose uptake.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Aged ; Glucagon-Like Peptide 1/metabolism ; Insulin/metabolism ; Glucose/metabolism ; Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism ; Octreotide/pharmacology ; Perfusion ; Blood Glucose/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (89750-14-1) ; Insulin ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Octreotide (RWM8CCW8GP) ; Blood Glucose
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3029-6
    ISSN 1945-7197 ; 0021-972X
    ISSN (online) 1945-7197
    ISSN 0021-972X
    DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgac613
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  5. Article: Reporting quality of abstracts of systematic reviews/meta-analyses: An appraisal of Arab Journal of Urology across 12 years: the PRISMA-Abstracts checklist.

    El Ansari, Walid / AlRumaihi, Khalid / El-Ansari, Kareem / Arafa, Mohamed / Elbardisi, Haitham / Majzoub, Ahmad / Shamsodini, Ahmad / Al Ansari, Abdulla

    Arab journal of urology

    2022  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 52–65

    Abstract: Objective: We appraised the reporting quality of abstracts of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SR/MAs) published in one urology journal and explored associations between abstract characteristics and completeness of reporting.: Methods: The Arab ... ...

    Abstract Objective: We appraised the reporting quality of abstracts of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SR/MAs) published in one urology journal and explored associations between abstract characteristics and completeness of reporting.
    Methods: The Arab Journal of Urology (AJU) was searched for SR/MAs published between January 2011 and 31 May 2022. SR/MAs with structured abstract and quantitative synthesis were eligible. Two reviewers simultaneously together selected the SR/MAs by title, screened the abstracts, and included those based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Data of a range of characteristics were extracted from each SR/MAs into a spreadsheet. To gauge completeness of reporting, the PRISMA-Abstract checklist (12 items) was used to appraise the extent to which abstracts adhered to the checklist. For each abstract, we computed item, section, and overall adherence. Chi-square and t-tests compared the adherence scores. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified the abstract characteristics associated with overall adherence.
    Results: In total, 66 SR/MAs published during the examined period; 62 were included. Partial reporting was not uncommon. In terms of adherence to the 12 PRISMA-A items were: two items exhibited 100% adherence (title, objectives); five items had 80% to <100% adherence (interpretation, included studies, synthesis of results, eligibility criteria, and information sources); two items displayed 40% to <80% adherence (description of the effect, strengths/limitations of evidence); and three items had adherence that fell between 0% and 1.6% (risk of bias, funding/conflict of interest, registration). Multivariable regression revealed two independent predictors of overall adherence: single-country authorship (i.e. no collaboration) was associated with higher overall adherence (
    Conclusion: This study is the first to appraise abstracts of SR/MAs in urology. For high-quality abstracts, improvements are needed in the quality of reporting. Adoption/better adherence to PRISMA-A checklist by editors/authors could improve the reporting quality and completeness of SR/MAs abstracts.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2631788-6
    ISSN 2090-598X
    ISSN 2090-598X
    DOI 10.1080/2090598X.2022.2113127
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  6. Article ; Online: Polymer Emboli Complicating Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Case Report.

    Noor, Husam A / Hossain, Ahmed S / Jayakumar, Rajesh / Darwish, Abdulla / Shivappa, Sadananda / Amin, Haitham / Yousif, Nooraldaem

    JACC. Case reports

    2022  Volume 4, Issue 9, Page(s) 543–548

    Abstract: Hydrophilic polymers are frequently used as surface coatings in modern intravascular technologies. We hereby present a case of a patient who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation that was complicated with foot gangrene and mesenteric ischemia, ...

    Abstract Hydrophilic polymers are frequently used as surface coatings in modern intravascular technologies. We hereby present a case of a patient who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation that was complicated with foot gangrene and mesenteric ischemia, necessitating emergency enterectomy. Histologic examination revealed hydrophilic polymer emboli as the culprit of these complications. (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-04
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2666-0849
    ISSN (online) 2666-0849
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.02.011
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  7. Article: Ruptured Globe due to a Bird Attack

    Abdulla, Haitham A. / Alkhalifa, Saad K.

    Case Reports in Ophthalmology

    2016  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 112–114

    Abstract: Introduction: Bird attacks are in general an uncommon event. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in Bahrain. There have been very few cases reported worldwide. Mainly, birds attack humans as retaliation to threats surrounding their ... ...

    Institution Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, Riffa, Bahrain
    Abstract Introduction: Bird attacks are in general an uncommon event. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in Bahrain. There have been very few cases reported worldwide. Mainly, birds attack humans as retaliation to threats surrounding their environment. At certain occasions, bird attack frequency increases especially during mating season or in the presence of a threat toward their young. Methods: A 31-year-old male presented with a history of left-eye trauma, loss of vision, pain and tearing for 2 hours. A left corneal penetrating laceration and traumatic cataract were diagnosed. The corneal laceration was closed surgically, the lens was aspirated and anterior vitrectomy performed. Results: After 4 months of follow-up, penetrating keratoplasty and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation were performed elsewhere. The patient's vision improved from hand motion in his left eye to 20/200 without correction. Conclusion: Corneal perforation secondary to a bird injury can be treated successfully with surgical closure and broad intravenous antibiotic coverage. This rare type of ocular trauma does not require any specific additional measures.
    Keywords Ruptured globe ; Bird ; Corneal laceration ; Trauma ; Eye
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-02-20
    Publisher S. Karger AG
    Publishing place Basel, Switzerland
    Document type Article
    Note Published: February 2016 ; This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC).
    ZDB-ID 2577666-6
    ISSN 1663-2699 ; 1663-2699
    ISSN (online) 1663-2699
    ISSN 1663-2699
    DOI 10.1159/000444180
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  8. Article ; Online: Eating disorders risk among medical students: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Jahrami, Haitham / Sater, Mai / Abdulla, Ahmed / Faris, Mo'ez Al-Islam / AlAnsari, Ahmed

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2018  Volume 24, Issue 3, Page(s) 397–410

    Abstract: Purpose: Medical students appear to be a high-risk group to develop psychological problems including eating disorders (ED). The prevalence estimates of ED risk vary greatly between studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis was done to estimate ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Medical students appear to be a high-risk group to develop psychological problems including eating disorders (ED). The prevalence estimates of ED risk vary greatly between studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis was done to estimate the prevalence of ED risk among medical students.
    Methods: An electronic search of EMBASE, MEDLINE, ProQuest and Google Scholar was conducted. Studies that reported the prevalence of ED risk among medical students and were published in English peer-reviewed journals between 1982 and 2017 were included. Information about study characteristics and the prevalence of ED risk were extracted by four investigators. Each article was reviewed independently by at least two investigators. Estimates were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis using the DerSimonian-Laird method. The main outcome of interest was the prevalence of ED risk in medical students.
    Results: The prevalence of ED risk among medical students was extracted from nineteen cross-sectional studies across nine countries (total participants n = 5722). The overall pooled prevalence rate of ED risk was 10.4% (497/5722 students, 95% CI 7.8-13.0%), with statistically significant evidence between-study heterogeneity (Q = 295, τ2 = 0.003, I2 = 94.0%, P < 0.001). Prevalence estimates between studies ranged from 2.2 to 29.1%.
    Conclusion: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the summary prevalence of ED risk among medical students was 10.4%. Further research is needed to identify and prevent ED in this population. Studies are also needed to investigate concurrent pathologies associated with ED risk.
    Level of evidence: Level I, systematic review and meta-analysis.
    MeSH term(s) Feeding and Eating Disorders/epidemiology ; Humans ; Prevalence ; Risk ; Students, Medical/statistics & numerical data
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05-21
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-018-0516-z
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  9. Article: Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of the Ecology of Men's Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Research in MENA (1985-2022): Outputs, Trends, Shortcomings and Hotspots.

    El Ansari, Walid / Arafa, Mohamed / Majzoub, Ahmad / Elbardisi, Haitham / Albakr, Ahmed / Mahdi, Mohammed / El-Ansari, Kareem / Al Ansari, Abdulla / AlRumaihi, Khalid

    Arab journal of urology

    2022  Volume 21, Issue 2, Page(s) 82–93

    Abstract: Background: To date, no previous research assessed the bibliometrics of men's sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) across Arab countries. This study appraised the current standing of men's SRHC research in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) ... ...

    Abstract Background: To date, no previous research assessed the bibliometrics of men's sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) across Arab countries. This study appraised the current standing of men's SRHC research in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
    Methods: We performed a bibliometric analysis to assess qualitatively and quantitatively the peer-reviewed articles published from Arab countries from inception to 2022. In addition, we conducted a visualization analysis, and assessed outputs, trends, shortcomings and hotspots over the given time period.
    Results: There was a generally low numbers of publications, 98 studies were identified, all with cross-sectional design, and two thirds explored prevention and control of HIV/other STDs. Studies were published in 71 journals, of which the Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association, AIDS Care and BMC public health were most common. The Journal of Adolescent Health, Fertility Sterility and Journal of Cancer Survivorship were among the highest IF ranking. Publishers were commonly USA or UK-based, median journal IF was 2.09, and five articles were in journals of IF > 4. Saudi Arabia had the highest published output followed by Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, while 10 Arab countries had no publications on the topic. Corresponding authors expertise fields were most commonly public health, infectious diseases and family medicine). Collaborations in-between MENA countries were notably low.
    Conclusions: There is general paucity of published outputs on SRHC. More research across MENA is needed, with more inter-MENA collaborations, and with inclusion of countries that currently have no outputs on SRHC. In order to accomplish such goals, R&D funding and capacity building are required. Research and published outputs should address SRHC burdens.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2631788-6
    ISSN 2090-598X
    ISSN 2090-598X
    DOI 10.1080/2090598X.2022.2141864
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  10. Article ; Online: The prevalence of feeding and eating disorders symptomology in medical students: an updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.

    Fekih-Romdhane, Feten / Daher-Nashif, Suhad / Alhuwailah, Amthal H / Al Gahtani, Haifa Mohammed Saleh / Hubail, Suad Abdulla / Shuwiekh, Hanaa Ahmed Mohamed / Khudhair, Mina Fattah / Alhaj, Omar A / Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi / Jahrami, Haitham

    Eating and weight disorders : EWD

    2022  Volume 27, Issue 6, Page(s) 1991–2010

    Abstract: Purpose: Medical students have a higher risk of developing psychological issues, such as feeding and eating disorders (FEDs). In the past few years, a major increase was observed in the number of studies on the topic. The goal of this review was to ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Medical students have a higher risk of developing psychological issues, such as feeding and eating disorders (FEDs). In the past few years, a major increase was observed in the number of studies on the topic. The goal of this review was to estimate the prevalence risk of FEDs and its associated risk factors in medical students.
    Methods: Nine electronic databases were used to conduct an electronic search from the inception of the databases until 15
    Results: A random-effects meta-analysis evaluating the prevalence of FEDs in medical students (K = 35, N = 21,383) generated a pooled prevalence rate of 17.35% (95% CI 14.15-21.10%), heterogeneity [Q = 1528 (34), P = 0.001], τ
    Conclusion: The prevalence of FEDs symptoms in medical students was estimated to be 17.35%. Future prospective studies are urgently needed to construct prevention and treatment programs to provide better outcomes for students at risk of or suffering from FEDs.
    Level of evidence: Level I, systematic review and meta-analysis.
    MeSH term(s) Feeding and Eating Disorders/epidemiology ; Humans ; Prevalence ; Prospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Students, Medical/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-24
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2038625-4
    ISSN 1590-1262 ; 1124-4909
    ISSN (online) 1590-1262
    ISSN 1124-4909
    DOI 10.1007/s40519-021-01351-w
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